That's Right, It Is A Great Time To Buy A Tak.
Takahashi. Its name is synonymous with optical perfection. The Takahashi line of telescopes has a revered presence with astronomers around the world, and one particular model is now on sale.
The FC-100D hearkens back to the Fluorite legends of Takahashi doublets. The models that many astronomers lusted after while flipping through the pages of Sky and Telescope and Astronomy Magazine. Well now you can have legendary performance at a savings of 20%. (This sale is for the optical tube only. The mount and various accessories are not included.)
The Takahashi FC-100D comes in three different flavors.
The FC-100DC model features a fixed dew shield and a 2.2inch rack and pinion focuser. While a capable imaging instrument, it is designed with the visual observer in mind.
Was $2230 now $1784
Of you can pick the DF series if you tend to lean more towards Astrophotograhy.
The FC-100DF is optically identical to the DC model, but features an enhanced 2.7–inch focuser. It also features a shorter tube length that provides additional back focus for digital imaging applications. This added back focus allows use of the FC-35RD reducer, which converts the DF to an f/5.4 instrument.
Was $2440 now $1952
Finally you can pick the long focal length DL model.
The FC-100DL is a full-fledged long focal length f/9 apochromatic refractor from Takahashi. This is the same FC-100DL that was offered in limited quantities in previous years. With the exception of the focal length, it is identical to the FC-100DF.
Was $2680 now $2144
Thanks again for taking the time today. All this nostalgia makes me want to go home, pull out The White Album on vinyl, and sit for a spell.